Tag: the narrow way

FAITHFUL when with tears thine eyes are dim,Faithful when Joy’s cup o’erflows its brim;Faithful when God seems to veil His face,Faithful when He crowns thy work with grace.Faithful, though thy loved ones turn aside,Lips that praised thee once, in harshness chide;Faithful, though success enwreathe thy brow,Faithful, should the world before thee bow.Faithful till hath fled life’s fleeting breath,Eager hands lie folded still in death.

“Faithful unto death!” Lord, day by day,Help me thus to keep the narrow way!Strengthen me to bear the scorn and shame –Portion of all those who take Thy name.“Faithful unto death!” When all is done,Cross is changed to Crown, the victory won,Let me hear Thee say, O blessed Lord,“Child, come enter into thy reward!Faithful thou hast been, come share with MeGlory, Honor, Immortality!”

FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH“Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.”

It will not be very long, dear fellow soldiers of the cross, until the battle will be over, the victory won; for the “King’s own” are called to victory and not to defeat. Our enlistment is in accord with the great plan of the ages which our Father previously mapped out, and we know that all His purposes shall be accomplished, that His Word which went forth for the calling of this little flock to joint-heirship with Jesus in the kingdom which is promised to be established and to bless all the families of the earth —that word cannot be broken, its fulfillment is sure. Yea, its fulfillment is nigh, even at the door.

Though we are in the world, but not of the world, we, nevertheless, are more or less affected by every matter which affects our neighbors; and hence in the great battle that is now impending between truth and error, between princes and people, between money and labor, and with more or less of right and wrong on both sides of all questions, the “King’s own,”the soldiers of the cross, will have some very trying experiences. It is the present time that the apostle emphasizes as “that evil day” — the period of special trial in the end of this age, saying, “Take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand in that evil day, and, having done all, to stand.” Analyzing these words, we see them to signify that in the end of this age there would be special trials of severe testing; but the apostle’s language also implies that the Lord will make special provision for the protection of His faithful ones, and that this will be an armor of truth, of knowledge, of information granted to them from the great armory, His Word, the Bible. The exhortation that we should take it implies that the Lord will not force it upon any, but to those who are in the right attitude of heart the doors of the armory will be open, and the proper armor supplied in due season, and that they must demonstrate their loyalty and obedience to the Captain by seeking this armor and putting it on. Those who do not thus yield obedience to the Captain’s word will not have the protectionnecessary for this time, and, as intimated in the text by the apostle, they will not be able to stand in this evil day.

Soldiers of the cross in previous times had not so much of the armor supplied, neither did they need the special armor that is needed now. They did not live in “this evil day.” The head knowledge that our grandfathers had respecting the divine plan will surely prove insufficient in this day of so-called higher criticism of the scriptures, evolution theories, theosophy and Christian Science. Whoever has not the proper armor necessary for the present time will be pretty sure to fall in this evil day, this day of special trial and testing; but he who puts on the armor of God, he who possesses the fruits of the Spirit,the Apostle Paul assures us shall never fall, but so doing an entrance shall be abundantly administered unto him into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Many of the tests of this evil day are already upon us, and, as the prophets have foretold, “A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand.” (Psa. 91:7) These are falling away from the faith because in many instances they were not spiritual Israelites indeed, but as the Lord declares through the prophet, “Wherefore, because this people draw nigh to me with their lips while their hearts are far from me.” The Lord wants as members of the “King’s own” those who are at heart loyal to Him, loyal to all who have His Spirit and loyal to righteousness and truth. If we are ashamed of Him, ashamed of His brethren, or ashamed of His Word, we are not of the kind that He is seeking now. Those who are to be with Him, to share His throne and glory and to join with Him in the great work of emancipating the world from the power of sin and death during the millennium, must all be loyal at heart, to the core, and the various trials and testings now permitted will demonstrate the degree of loyalty. Let us, dear brethren, be loyal; and even if the time should come when we shall be misunderstood by our neighbors and friends, the children of this world, let us put our confidence in the Lord; let us fight the good fight of faith against sin and error and selfishness within and without, and thus doing lay hold upon eternal life.

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There is never a path so hidden,But God will show us the way,If we seek for the Spirit’s guidance,And patiently wait and pray.

The second presence of our Lord is here! (Matthew 24, Daniel 12, 2 Timothy 4)
Invisibly he is active and the time of the Millennial kingdom reign of CHRIST is near,
When a new covenant shall be established with Israel… (Hebrews 8:8-13, Jeremiah 31:31-34)
Between the Heavenly Father and His people—Israel, and all who shall become “Israelites indeed”.

Then a golden standard of GODLY RIGHTEOUSNESS shall apply to all on earth. (Isaiah 26:9, 28:17, 35:8)
Whoever will do things their own way—disobeying the will of GOD’s will—
Upon such, judgment will be executed speedily and they will learn not to stray (Psalm 1:5);
Learning that the only way to eternal perfect life, is by OBEYING GOD faithfully each day.

As we now remain in the flesh executing GOD’s will with careful discipline and training,
Let us rejoice as we see how the nation Israel is blossoming like the rose (Isaiah 35:1);
The work of CHRIST and his raised sleeping saints is happening before our still carnal eyes, (1 Corinthians 15:52, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17)
And these, now divine jewels, are fulfilling Bible prophecies according to Jehovah’s plans and purposes. (2 Timothy 1:9)

The process of Ezekiel 37 has begun, since our LORD’s invisible presence—his “parousia.”
Ezekiel’s vision of “the valley of dry bones” reflects this. (Ezekiel 37)
And it can be recognized as occurring in stages—
Through a process of years and many developments, the Kingdom shall be inaugurated.

In 1874 the first stirrings (Peta Tikva)—here we see bone coming to bone…
In 1896 the sinews (ligaments) are evident, to join Israel’s bones…
In 1917 there is muscle that forms to cover the bones…
And in 1948 the skin is applied—to complete the “bone” of Israel.

There is no breath—no life still—there in the land of the ancient heros of faith (Ezekiel 37:8),
Until Armageddon shall hit the earth, when the four winds are let loose—showing their worth. (Ezekiel 37:9, Revelation 16:16) Then the financial, religious and political systems will collapse—false papal doctrines destroyed!
And the breath into Israel shall herald earthly restitution—a millennial age enjoyed! (Acts 3:21, Revelation 20:6-7)

The nation of Israel will then recognize the one they have pierced on Calvary (Zechariah 12:10).Then CHRIST—head and body complete—shall reign for 1000 years with greatest vitality!GOD’s spirit of Truth and understanding poured into each heart and mind (Ezekiel 37:14),And at the end of the Millennial Age, after a final “little season” of testing for the world—ALL evil destroyed and eternal JOY and NO PAIN ever more! (Revelation 20:7-15, 21:4)

By considering the dates of Israel’s history and studying the Biblical prophecies unfolded,May our Faith be strengthened and our lives be JOYOUS, as into CHRIST we are moulded.With humble gratefulness and sincere thankfulness, let us continue to watch and pray.Why? So that we, with the yoke bearers in CHRIST, can faithfully reach the end of our narrow pathway.

Israel Is Fulfilling Bible Prophecy

End Times prophecies continue to interest many. At the center of much controversy is the tiny nation of Israel. Hated by many, Israel faces great obstacles for its very survival. The booklet “Will Israel Survive the End Times” outlines End Times prophecy and how God will fight for Israel as He sets up His earthly kingdom. Here is a free PDF version of this booklet: https://lnkd.in/gCuJ8R2

Psalm 122 (NKJV) — The Joy of Going to the House of the Lord. A Song of Ascents of David.

(1) I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the Lord.” (2) Our feet have been standing within your gates, O Jerusalem! (3) Jerusalem is built as a city that is compact together, (4) Where the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, to the Testimony of Israel, to give thanks to the name of the Lord. (5) For thrones are set there for judgment, the thrones of the house of David. (6) Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you. (7) Peace be within your walls, prosperity within your palaces.” (8) For the sake of my brethren and companions, I will now say, “Peace be within you.” (9) Because of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your good.

Nine-tenths of Jesus’ persecutions came from professors of religion. R374:3 Are we willing to bear the hatred and scorn, which loyalty to the truth brings? If so, we can go forth in his name, rejoicing as we go. R5441:6 If any man suffer as a Christian—for the truth’s sake, for righteousness’ sake—let him not be ashamed. (1 Pet. 4:16) R2782:1 An evidence of our faithfulness and sonship. R5544:3 Especially has this been true of these last days. R5773:3 The path to glory, honor, and immortality, in the footsteps of Jesus, is a very rugged one. R5465:6 If any of us is escaping persecution, he should feel fearful of his condition and make careful examination as to whether or not he is faithful to all the privileges and opportunities he can find. R4407:2, 5227:5; OV438:1*; Q740:4, 361:6 The Lord’s followers in the present time are called to suffer persecution for righteousness’ sake, not because it is either reasonable or proper, but because the Lord, wishing to test, prove, and polish his people, is willing to permit the evil. R4813:6, 2415:2 If we know that we are suffering for righteousness’ sake, then we know the spirit of God rests upon us. R5395:5, 5227:5 We are still in this time of persecution; the great Adversary is not yet bound. R2437:3 In proportion as he receives the truth and faithfully declares it. R1467:5 Those faithful to God during this age will have more hardship than have those who are unfaithful. R5294:5

“For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God” (Colossians 3:3).

BIBLE STUDENTS CONVENTION CALENDAR

Hebrews 12:1-2
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

GOD IS FAITHFUL — WWW.biblestudentsdaily.com

Close your eyes for a moment to …

the scenes of misery and woe, degradation and sorrow that yet prevail on account of sin, and picture before your mental vision the glory of the perfect earth.

Not a stain of sin mars the harmony and peace of a perfect society; not a bitter thought, not an unkind look or word; love, welling up from every heart, meets a kindred response in every other heart, and benevolence marks every act.

There sickness shall be no more; not an ache nor a pain, nor any evidence of decay-not even the fear of such things.

Think of all the pictures of comparative health and beauty of human form and feature that you have ever seen, and know that perfect humanity will be of still surpassing loveliness. The inward purity and mental and moral perfection will stamp and glorify every radiant countenance. Such will earth's society be; and weeping bereaved ones will have their tears all wiped away, when thus they realize the resurrection work complete. - Revelation 21:4

Aim to listen as if to the softest whisper from GOD – as if you are hypersensitive to sound – and then you will walk closely to GOD and follow GOD – it will lead to the springs of the most refreshing water of GODLY TRUTH for your thirsty flesh after that which is PERFECT and shall give you JOY forevermore!

"The Little Flock will serve the Lord with such Delight they will scarcely know how to cease their Efforts." - Charles T. Russell (R. 5413)

ALL for JESUS ALL for JESUS ALL our days and ALL our hours!

Let fearful saints fresh COURAGE take! The clouds ye so much dread,
are big with MERCY, and shall break
in blessing on your head...

Share with your children the WORDS of the BIBLE as often as you can! Lead them to CHRIST in any way you can. They are gifts from GOD and your gift is to present them to the Heavenly Father as pleasing offerings of your work to HIM through CHRIST. Spend every moment you can on their development while you are blessed to lead another to the living waters of LIFE. They will remember your works and bring the Heavenly Father JOY – as is this not our MOST GLORIOUS DESIRE of ALL DESIRES OF this existence — to BRING OUR HEAVENLY FATHER the greatest JOY that we are able as carnal beings, to strive to bring through our attempts to BE RIGHTEOUS like our Lord Jesus! May YAHWEH be praised for all HIS blessings!

Our Heavenly Father has the perfect answer and a perfect plan so surrender YOUR WILL into GOD’s hands and wait patiently with cheerfulness patient endurance in the spirit watching and praying to our Heavenly Father through CHRIST while HE works out HIS perfect plan through the lives of those HE is preparing now to belong to HIS BELOVED FIRSTBORN SON – CHRIST JESUS… Seek the Father’s will in ALL YOU do as often as you can fixing your eyes on the author and perfecter of our FAITH. May GOD’s will BE DONE forevermore!

COLOSSIANS 3:1-4

"If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory."

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THIS IS MY WILL FOR THEE

JUST to hear my dear Master say,
"This is My will for thee;"
Then to whisper the dark night through,
"This is His will for me."
Just to keep in the narrow way,
Painful how'er it be,
Just to follow Him day by day,--
All shall be well with me.
Just to joyfully bear the pain,
All that He sendeth me,
Just to suffer the scorn and shame,--
Trust where I cannot see.
Just to hear, when the day seems long,
"This is My will for thee;"
Then shall my faith and love grow strong,
Knowing His will for me.
Oh, to hear, when the work is done,
"This is My will for thee,--
Faith and Patience and Love have won,--
Sit in My throne with Me!"
(from: Poems of Dawn)